Best PC Laptops for Linux

Analyzing reviews from 105 Sites…

35 out of 35 products found

Sort By

Overall Battery Life Business Use Linux Portability Speed More ▼

Durability Ease Of Use Keyboard Comfort Multimedia Connections Photographers Screen Size Startup Time Video Chat Video Editing Weight Word Prossessing

For Linux, people talk about

portability
cost
design
screen size

Price (Go)

Brand: Select

Features: Select

Acer Computer Aspire One AOA110-1295 White

Check Site at Amazon

from www.tigerdirect.com
also, since it has linux, no anti virus software is needed all you have to do is turn it on and use it...no maintenance is needed like with windows machines.
from Bob from NC, clickfrom.buy.com
i got the linpus linux 110 varsion and i love it.
from www.amazon.com
i need windows xp for the work i do, so i swapped the linux os on the eee pc for windows and it took a lot of gyrations to make it work due to the very small ssd capacity.
from treize, www.newegg.com
linpus on it is fairly easy to use, and you can modify it to be a regular xfce desktop if you are familiar with linux.
from www.amazon.com
i have the low memory linux version and i find it is very speedy and very quiet.

Read more reviews

Positives: Good Portability, Lightweight, Good Mouse Quality, Display Size: 8.9 in.

2 RECOMMENDED by 11 people for LINUX

Acer Computer AOD150-1165 Ultra-Portable 10.1" Netbook PC

$365.00 Est. at Amazon

from Dan, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: sometime, i wanna try to get linux onto it.
from www.amazon.com
it comes with windows xp but i installed ubuntu linux as well.
from www.amazon.com
i have it dual booted for windows xp and ubuntu studio linux.
from www.amazon.com
to replace xp with linux, as i wasn't sure it
from www.amazon.com
i have a linux dual boot on because it is free and fun, but unless you are already into that, this acer would be a poor place to learn.

Read more reviews

Positives: Good Mouse Quality, Great Portability, Lightweight, Display Size: 10.1 in.

3 RECOMMENDED by 10 people for LINUX

Samsung NC10-14ROBL 10.2" Netbook

$390.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i setup a dual boot using the jaunty ubuntu linux nbr (netbook remix), and it works flawlessly.
from www.amazon.com
i installed opensuse linux on my unit, and it works great.
from www.amazon.com
folks there have installed both linux (various flavors) and windows 7 on the nc10 and found it a very flexible platform.
from Commgod, www.newegg.com
will require little adjustment.winxp ***not vista*** this is a big plus for me, especially with an atom cpuhd partitioned in half makes it bonehead easy to install linux or osxno oddball parts
from www.amazon.com
my only complaint is that samsung did not offer a linux version.

Read more reviews

Positives: Good Portability, Good Mouse Quality, Lightweight, Display Size: 10 in.

4 RECOMMENDED by 10 people for LINUX

Acer Computer AOD150-1577 Ultra-Portable 10.1" Netbook PC

$355.00 Est. at Amazon

from Snow Keld, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: even though i had problems with the wireless this is still an amazing machine and worth it, i use linux and ubuntu 9.04 works great on this netbook.
from www.amazon.com
it comes with windows xp but i installed ubuntu linux as well.
from www.amazon.com
i have a linux dual boot on because it is free and fun, but unless you are already into that, this acer would be a poor place to learn.
from www.amazon.com
i did not modify the os or got linux on it (yet) because i'm review what you will be getting right of the box.
from www.amazon.com
to replace xp with linux, as i wasn't sure it

Read more reviews

Positives: Good Portability, Good Mouse Quality, Fast, Display Size: 10.1 in.

5 RECOMMENDED by 9 people for LINUX

Acer Computer AOD150-1920 Ultra-Portable 10.1" Netbook PC

$310.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
to replace xp with linux, as i wasn't sure it
from www.amazon.com
it comes with windows xp but i installed ubuntu linux as well.
from www.amazon.com
i have it dual booted for windows xp and ubuntu studio linux.
from www.amazon.com
i did not modify the os or got linux on it (yet) because i'm review what you will be getting right of the box.
from www.amazon.com
i have a linux dual boot on because it is free and fun, but unless you are already into that, this acer would be a poor place to learn.

Read more reviews

Positives: Good Portability, Fast, Good Mouse Quality, Display Size: 10.1 in.

Acer Computer AOD150-1669 Ultra-Portable 10.1" Netbook PC

$416.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
to replace xp with linux, as i wasn't sure it
from www.amazon.com
it comes with windows xp but i installed ubuntu linux as well.
from www.amazon.com
i did not modify the os or got linux on it (yet) because i'm review what you will be getting right of the box.
from www.amazon.com
i have it dual booted for windows xp and ubuntu studio linux.
from www.amazon.com
i have a linux dual boot on because it is free and fun, but unless you are already into that, this acer would be a poor place to learn.

Read more reviews

Positives: Good Portability, Good Mouse Quality, Fast, Display Size: 10.1 in.

ASUS Eee PC 1000-BK003 Notebook

$725.00 Est. at Amazon

from N/A, www.newegg.com
custom desktop for all my gaming/video editing/photo needs so this doesn't bother me, but it is extremely hard to install other applications on this computer compared to other linux distros/windows.
from Sean, www.newegg.com
i wouldn't run windows on something like this because it's beautiful with linux.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
the linux operating system is easy to use and very stable.
from malrost, www.newegg.com
the hardware is solid, robust, and well-integrated.as for the software: the xandros linux default install may very well be the thing for those unfamiliar w/ linux.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
hopefully either the ubuntu community finds compatible network drivers or i find a compatible flavor of linux.

Read more reviews

Positives: Display Size: 10 in., Weight: 2.93 lb., Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz, Hard Drive Capacity: 40 GB

Asus Laptop

$1,150.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
handles multiple os loads and the express gate feature is nice if you want to play around with linux.
from www.bestbuy.com
facial recognition safety process and linux inbedded are great touch.
from www.bestbuy.com
duel boot system is cool, quickly boot up linux with the touch of a button and your on the web, with pics and music without out having to load windows.
from www.bestbuy.com
i like how i can start the computer with a linux operating system instead of vista.
from www.bestbuy.com
the splashtop is nice and lets you boot into a gnu unix/linux desktop without having to boot windows.

Read more reviews

Positives: Good Portability, Fast, Strong Graphic Capabilities, Display Size: 15.6 in.

Lenovo IdeaPad S10e 41872NU PC Laptop

Lenovo IdeaPad S10e (41872NU) PC Notebook

Check Site at Amazon

from G money, www.newegg.com
speaking of i put linux on a lexar 4gb ssd expresscard from newegg.com, for 6 bucks free shipping, and it is flawless.
from Brad, www.newegg.com
can boot straight into splashtop linux in about 5 or 10 seconds and use the browser, skype and picture viewer or boot to windows xp and use a full function os.
from Koman90, www.newegg.com
the "lenovo quick start" instant on linux os that launches prior to windows for 10 seconds is great for if you just want to browse the web but don't want to wait for windows to start.
from krmit, www.newegg.com
bootup is fast for xp and even faster for the "splashtop" mini linux os.
from NanDub, www.newegg.com
-- comes with xp home instead of linux, which i personally like better.

Read more reviews

Positives: Good Portability, Nice Durability, Lightweight, Weight: 3.09 lb.

Acer Computer AS1410 Aspire 11.6" Notebook PC

$462.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i ordered this laptop to run ubuntu linux.
from www.amazon.com
i spent the first day replacing windows vista with a dual-boot setup of windows 7 (the release candidate) and ubuntu linux.
from www.amazon.com
this system runs vista which is more memory hungry than the windows xp or linux found on most netbooks so 2gb, while enough, doesn't go as far as you might think.
from www.amazon.com
true, the graphics are not the best, but hardware 1080p decoding is there, and since it has been the mainstream for larger notebooks, the drivers are mature and stable, good for running windows or

Read more reviews

Positives: Great Portability, Fast, Large Screen, Weight: 3.1 lb.

Acer Computer AS1410 Aspire 11.6" Notebook PC

$462.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i ordered this laptop to run ubuntu linux.
from www.amazon.com
i spent the first day replacing windows vista with a dual-boot setup of windows 7 (the release candidate) and ubuntu linux.
from www.amazon.com
this system runs vista which is more memory hungry than the windows xp or linux found on most netbooks so 2gb, while enough, doesn't go as far as you might think.
from www.amazon.com
true, the graphics are not the best, but hardware 1080p decoding is there, and since it has been the mainstream for larger notebooks, the drivers are mature and stable, good for running windows or

Read more reviews

Positives: Nice Portability, Fast, Large Screen, Weight: 3.1 lb.

ASUS Eee PC 904HA 884840343271 Notebook

ASUS Eee PC 904HA (884840343271) PC Notebook

$277.00 Est. at Amazon

from N/A, www.newegg.com
for people wishing to dual-boot linux, this isn't a problem, but since i have no reason to use linux and would rather have it all on one partition.
from www.amazon.com
i suppose i also would avoid a netbook with linux.
from www.amazon.com
i also have an asus 701 running linux.
from Justaguyin_nc, www.newegg.com
or just install linux..
from www.amazon.com
i am sharing the hd with windows xp & eeebuntu linux.

Read more reviews

Positives: Good Portability, Fast, Good Mouse Quality, Display Size: 8.9 in.

ASUS G Series G50VT-X6 NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo

$1,325.00 Est. at Amazon

from My first 5EGG laptop, www.newegg.com
i don't mind though it made it easier to quad boot vista, 2 linux and an opensolaris disto.
from Ikon, www.newegg.com
also, i dont remember seeing this in the review but it has a linux ( i think ) os built in where you can quick launch the computer without having to load windows, and it still allows you to surf the
from The_Helmet, www.newegg.com
the express gate (linux) quick boot is slick.
from Josh, www.newegg.com
pros: great warranty.linux works well on the laptop.the included driver dvd rocks, it includes a program to install all drivers that are still needed.
from JoBo, www.newegg.com
after reading other reviews at first i was kinda iffy on this thing, but i decided that i'd go ahead and try it, it really is a beautiful laptop, you can configure everything(including the lights),

Read more reviews

Positives: Excellent Portability, Fast, Attractive Design, Display Size: 15.4 in.

ASUS Eee EEEPC1000H-BLK066X 1000H 160G Netbook PC

$305.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
also, i found that while linux is a great operating system with a lot of intuitive features, it wasn't capable of coordinating with certain software that i had at work which would allow me to
from www.amazon.com
after that i may dual boot this with ubuntu linux if i can.
from www.amazon.com
not a toy like the asus 7 inch linux model.
from www.amazon.com
i see no reason to choose the linux version...
from www.amazon.com
-the lack of a cdrom is only disruptive b/c i wanted to add linux but usbs can turn into bootable drives so that's fixed.

Read more reviews

Positives: Nice Portability, Fast, Good Mouse Quality, Display Size: 10 in.

ASUS 10 INCH 1024X600 LED BACKLIGHT INTEL UMA

ASUS 10 INCH 1024X600 (WSVGA) LED BACKLIGHT INTEL UMA GRAPHICINTEL MOBILE CHIPSETI (EPC1002HA-BLK006X) PC Notebook

$518.00 Est. at Amazon

from nilli, www.newegg.com
i installed ubuntu linux 8.10 and the wifi, ethernet, sound are all working fine.
from www.amazon.com
*runs linux flawlessly.
from Sally jo, www.newegg.com
compatible with the newest linux kernel!
from diavlen, www.newegg.com
(read, "the mouse pad is bigger than the computer!!!!) * runs great with windows or linux.
from Rick, www.newegg.com
pros: - good keyboard size (much better than most 9" netbooks) - nice build quality - good keyboard feel, dark metal case, bright screen - great hardware compatibility - i threw linux (xubuntu 09.04)

Read more reviews

Positives: Nice Portability, Good Mouse Quality, Lightweight, Display Size: 10 in.

SAMSUNG NC20-21GBK NoteBook VIA Nano U22501.3+GHz

$637.00 Est. at Amazon

from imbroglio, www.newegg.com
i have partitioned for linux, but haven't installed it yet.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: because the hardware is relatively new, and really only available in this netbook and the early hp minis, linux hardware support isn't quite there.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
i will most likely create a partition for linux for programming and windows 7 just for trying out...

Read more reviews

Positives: Nice Portability, Fast, Large Screen, Weight: 3.3 lb.

MSI Wind U100-641US Black Intel Atom N2701.60GHz

$310.00 Est. at Amazon

from MAC, www.newegg.com
(i use an external hp dvd super-multi.) other thoughts: don't ever ever ever put vista on this laptop, use xp pro or ubuntu linux.
from Electronmage, www.newegg.com
i couldn't test the wireless, because our work has the wireless internet blocked to 'alien' computers.i installed ubuntu linux 8.04 from a usb flash drive with no problem, it found all the devices
from schmickey, www.newegg.com
it also runs ubuntu linux very well.
from sl, www.newegg.com
pros: amazing manufacturer support - updates to bios have enabled low-power mode and overclocking by pressing two buttons - works in any oscomes with windows, works great with linux, also works with

Read more reviews

Positives: Nice Portability, Good Mouse Quality, Fast, Display Size: 10 in.

Acer AOA150-1570 Netbook

$252.00 Est. at Amazon

from devlin7, www.shopping.com
the only thing i didn't care for was that they had windows xp on it and the only one with linux pre-installed had a 8gb ssd drive.
from www.amazon.com
i did purchase the one that had windows xp installed, but not being a big windows fan, i did away with it and installed ubuntu linux operating system on it.
from www.amazon.com
xp definitely outperforms the linux version i saw at best buy (who btw never seemed to have any machines in stock ever)if weight of a laptop and moderate,non-graphic intensive computing is your
from www.amazon.com
this may be the way linux works, but windows takes a
from www.amazon.com
the acer sight offers a cd for $20, but i heard that they send you the linux cd, not the windows xp cd.)

Read more reviews

Positives: Nice Portability, Lightweight, Attractive Design, Display Size: 8.9 in.

Acer Aspire One AOA150-1359 8.9-Inch Netbook

$330.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i had heard that with the linux version of this machine, there is trouble with the built-in recorder, but not on the xp version -- it worked "out of the box".
from www.amazon.com
changed that under linux.
from www.amazon.com
i am just really disappointed i had to pay for the windows operating system; much better -and cheaper- would have been one of the many linux releases for netbooks.
from www.amazon.com
some of them come with different hard drives (some with solid state hard drives), and some with different battery options (like a 3-cell instead of 6-cell), and different operation systems too (linux

Read more reviews

Positives: Good Portability, Lightweight, Good Mouse Quality, Display Size: 8.9 in.

Acer Computer AOA150-1505 Aspire One 8.9" Netbook

$394.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i had heard that with the linux version of this machine, there is trouble with the built-in recorder, but not on the xp version -- it worked "out of the box".
from www.amazon.com
changed that under linux.
from www.amazon.com
i am just really disappointed i had to pay for the windows operating system; much better -and cheaper- would have been one of the many linux releases for netbooks.
from www.amazon.com
some of them come with different hard drives (some with solid state hard drives), and some with different battery options (like a 3-cell instead of 6-cell), and different operation systems too (linux

Read more reviews

Positives: Good Portability, Lightweight, Good Mouse Quality, Display Size: 8.9 in.

1 2 Next

Also Try:

More ▼

Not What You Need? Try:

Electronics

PC Laptops

Best PC Laptops for Linux

Acer Computer Aspire One AOA110-1295 White

Acer Computer AOD150-1165 Ultra-Portable 10.1" Netbook PC

Samsung NC10-14ROBL 10.2" Netbook

Acer Computer AOD150-1577 Ultra-Portable 10.1" Netbook PC

Acer Computer AOD150-1920 Ultra-Portable 10.1" Netbook PC

Acer Computer AOD150-1669 Ultra-Portable 10.1" Netbook PC

ASUS Eee PC 1000-BK003 Notebook

Asus Laptop

Lenovo IdeaPad S10e 41872NU PC Laptop

Acer Computer AS1410 Aspire 11.6" Notebook PC

Acer Computer AS1410 Aspire 11.6" Notebook PC

ASUS Eee PC 904HA 884840343271 Notebook

ASUS G Series G50VT-X6 NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo

ASUS Eee EEEPC1000H-BLK066X 1000H 160G Netbook PC

ASUS 10 INCH 1024X600 LED BACKLIGHT INTEL UMA

SAMSUNG NC20-21GBK NoteBook VIA Nano U22501.3+GHz

MSI Wind U100-641US Black Intel Atom N2701.60GHz

Acer AOA150-1570 Netbook

Acer Aspire One AOA150-1359 8.9-Inch Netbook

Acer Computer AOA150-1505 Aspire One 8.9" Netbook

Browsing

School

Web Surfing

Pc

Net Books

Top Brands

More Brands

Display Size

Weight

Processor Speed

Hard Drive Capacity

Installed RAM

Processor Type